Vaccinium cubense

Vaccinium cubense

Native to:
Cuba | Dominican Republic

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Vaccinium
Species:
Vaccinium cubense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Fall Color:
red

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